Half & Full Marathon Training

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Ready to crush your running goals? Fleet Feet Columbus’s MIT (Marathoner-in-Training) has your back! From day one to the finish line, we’re here to bring you the support, community, and accountability you need to make it happen.

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Since 2001, MIT athletes have crossed over 30,000 finish lines and logged a jaw-dropping 9 million miles! And in 2024 alone, we trained 750+ runners and walkers for Spring & Fall races. Now, we can’t wait to cheer YOU on in 2025.

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Whether you’re lacing up for your first race or chasing a PR, MIT’s got the training plans, expert coaches, and epic community to get you there. With your pace group and mentors by your side, you’ll feel inspired, motivated, and unstoppable.

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Ready to make this your year? Join MIT and let’s crush those finish lines together!

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2025 Group Training for Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Half and Full Marathon Kicks off on June 21st, 2025!

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Description
Group training program for Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Half & Full Marathon (Summer/Fall Season) and Cap City Half Marathon & Glass City Marathon (Winter/Spring Season).

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Dates

 

Summer/Fall Training Season: June 21st - October 19th, 2025

Winter/Spring Training Season 2026: January 3rd - April 25, 2026
 

2026 MIT Annual Membership (Beginner & Intermediate  Training Program): January 3rd - October 18th, 2026

Weekly Group Training Runs - SUMMER/FALL
 

• Saturdays at 7:30am - LONG RUN GROUP TRAINING

• Wednesdays at 6:30pm - GRIT WORKOUTS (Track, Intervals, Hills, Strength)

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Run Locations

Our workout locations vary on a weekly basis. They are centrally located in Columbus, OH (Downtown, Clintonville, Upper Arlington) and surrounding suburbs (Worthington, Lewis Center, Westerville, Gahanna, etc.)

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Program Benefits​

• 6-week, Pre-Season Guide to help prepare you for the training season (Released in May and November)

• 16 week training plan with 3 different experience level options (Beginner, Intermediate, and EDGE Advanced Training**).

• Weekly educational & motivational newsletters with content curated by our team of coaches and top-tier medical professionals

• Group training long runs (Saturdays) with ~15 pace groups (run, run/walk interval, and walk)

• Coach-led "GRIT Workouts" (Wednesdays). These workouts focus on building grit, strength and speed. Workout types include track work, hill repeats, intervals, etc., and are designed for runners and walkers of all skill levels.

• Hydration support at group workouts (Water & Gatorade Endurance)

• Fit For Life Physical Therapy Injury Hotline & 48-hour care guarantee

• Exclusive discounts on Fleet Feet Columbus Races & M3S Races

• Race Day Perks

• 10% OFF at all Fleet Feet Columbus Store Locations

• Mid-season volunteer opportunities and social events

 

*Training for a different race or looking for personalized coaching? Inquire about private coaching options at traininggroups@fleetfeetcolumbus.com.

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**EDGE Advanced Training Program is for experienced marathoners looking to intensify their training in the pursuit of aggressive time or distance goals (Sub 3:00hr marathon, Boston Qualifiers, Ultramarathons, etc.). For additional information, please email traininggroups@fleetfeetcolumbus.com.
 

 

MIT SWAG:

Seasonal Members will receive their choice of a tech shirt or tech singlet.

Annual members (MIT & EDGE Jan-Oct) receive a cozy MIT Sweatshirt AND their choice of a tech shirt or tech singlet. Registration for 2026 Annual Membership opens on September 1, 2025. 
 

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Important Program Dates: Summer/Fall 2025
 

June 21st - MIT Season Kickoff Long Run & Celebration

June 25th - First MIT Grit Workout Wednesday

September 13th - Run Columbus Run Community 10 & 20 Miler

October 19th - RACE DAY! Columbus Half & Full Marathon
 

Cost

MIT Group Training = $130/season.

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